She likes how the poplar wood is solid but light, and “for a super-affordable bed frame, the slat spacing is pretty tight, so it’s plenty of support for foam or spring mattresses,” Chun adds.

A lot of the cheap furniture I bought ended up being just that - cheap ... I definitely didn't do my homework this time ...

For a more affordable pick, check out this solid wood ... It’s a variation on our second-best pick from the general bed frame roundup, with a panel for a headboard instead of the slatted style ...